March is not without its paradoxes. The month of spring, it is also the month of downpours. After the wave of love in February and the upcoming flower power of April, it often looks pale. And yet, March offers us a great opportunity to not plan anything, to let ourselves live, to simply let go. We'll help you a little, in case you don't know how to do it!
Scoop: You're not Wonder Woman
Letting go means first of all stopping chasing after all those things that pollute your daily life but that reassure you. Admit that we end up getting caught up in the game (read "trap") of being able to do everything. Fulfilled woman, super mom, lovesick, addicted to social networks, Sunday sportswoman... or not, and the list could go on for a long time! Concretely, you can't be everywhere all the time, so occasionally or permanently, give up managing everything brilliantly (no more mental load) and let go. Keep your energy to act rather than trying to control everything. Chance has its good points, sometimes!
Take your children as an example
“Watch out for the puddle, your shoes are clean”, “Easy, it’s a bit high for you”, “Yes, you have to finish your vegetables”… We bet that some of these sentences come out of your mouth automatically, right? What if we took our children as an example, innocent (most of the time) and intrepid (too often)? Letting go on a daily basis means freeing ourselves from reflexive behaviors that stick to our skin and don’t make us happy. While children are open to all of life’s possibilities, including stupidity!
Practice letting go every day
The idea to let go on a daily basis is to change your perspective on what worries you, stresses you out or scares you. Are you late to the office this morning? Chances are no one will notice. Did you feed your baby something a little too hot? You're not perfect. If you feel that certain situations are generating tension in you, then find rituals to help you let go better. Focus on your breathing, imagine yourself under the coconut trees, cuddle your baby's comfort blanket... Easier said than done, but the main thing is to practice letting go a little every day. No more jittery nerves, it's time for Olympian calm!
In short, in March, no pressure, we take it easy and recharge our batteries for the sunny days!
Photo credit: Chloé Lapeyssonnie
Text: P. Louis for Studio Romeo